The facade of the building at the northeast corner of South Avenue and Walnut Street sits unfinished, 14 months after it was damaged by wind.

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The issue: More than a year after a windstorm tore off part of the facade, the building at the northeast corner of South Avenue and Walnut Street downtown appears half-finished, its original exterior exposed and in need of repair.

The owners acknowledge the building is an eyesore as is, but they don't intend to leave it that way.

The building, which contains Blush Boutique, Walnut Street Barber Shop and recording space The Studio, is owned by the family of recording engineer Lou Whitney and a partner, Tom Whitlock. ...